DC Black Theatre Festival call for plays (DC)

DC Black Theatre Festival
Open Call for Plays

Categories:
•10-Minute Plays
•One-Act Plays
•Full-length Plays

The DC Drama Department is proud to announce DC’s first Black Theatre Festival, August 1 - 8, 2010. We are looking for works in 3categories, in any genre, including plays which incorporate movement, dance, and music. Playwrights of all skill levels are encouraged to submit. A cash award will be given to the winning playwrights for both the 10-minute and One-Act Plays. All chosen Full-length Plays are supported by the festival where100% of the ticket sales going directly to the performing group.

Guidelines:
•10-Minute Plays: Running time MUST NOT exceed 10 minutes in length and run AT LEAST 5 minutes.

•One Act Plays: Running time MUST NOT exceed 30 minutes in length and run AT LEAST 15 minutes.

•Full-length Plays: Running time MUST NOT exceed 2.5 hours in length and run AT LEAST 60 minutes.

Please submit the following:
1. The playwright's bio and contact information. Title page must include name, address, phone number and e-mail address.

2. A short synopsis of the play.
3. A complete script with numbered pages and a cover page.
4. There is a $25 submission fee for all submission categories.

Submissions should be emailed to the DC Black Theatre Festival at submissions@DCBTF.org. And all submission fees paid online at www.DCBTF.org. Any questions, please contact the DCBTF Staff at info@DCBTF.org

Deadline for all submissions are Monday, May 31, 2010 at 12:00 am.

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